Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)